ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016110
Item 55 (Remarks) of the applicants WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal, the Philippines Liberation Ribbon with one bronze service star, and five Overseas Service Bars. The evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the WWII Victory Medal which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016112
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his 11 July 1969 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to properly document his overseas service. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in item 31 (Foreign Service) that he completed a total of 4 years, 7 months, and 29 days of overseas service, which included service in Germany...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016113
He knows the applicant, "went over with us and served in Vietnam with me from January 1967 to sometime in March or April 1967." He should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 13 March 1964 through 5 March 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 13 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016114
The applicant states that he was recommended for award of the Army Commendation Medal when his unit, Battery C, 6th Battalion, 14th Field Artillery, was deactivated in the Republic of Vietnam. In the absence of the chain of commands recommendations and/or orders, there is insufficient evidence to award the applicant the requested relief. While the available evidence is insufficient for awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal and/or the Army Commendation Medal, this in no way affects...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016115
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 29 May 1951 in the Republic of Korea. The applicant provides a copy of a certificate indicating that General Orders Number 070, 7th Infantry Division, dated 24 April 1951, awarded him a Korean coin for gallantry; copies of clinical records, dated from 16 June 1952 through 12 August 1952, including Standard Form 539 (Abbreviated Clinical Record), Standard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016116
The applicant provides his DD Form 214, issued on 31 March 2007, and his Enlisted Record Brief that was prepared on 20 November 2006. In order to wear the campaign stars for that period, you would have to give up the GWOTEM and go with only the ICM . DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 March 2007 shows that he was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and was awarded the GWOTEM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016119
The applicant states that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge but it is not on his DD Form 214. He indicates that while assigned as Executive Officer, 1st Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment in the summer of 1991, he awarded the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge for his performance in combat in Operation Desert Storm. There are no orders for the Combat Infantryman Badge in the available records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016121
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Retired) effective 11 July 1992 and that he be credited with the appropriate retirement points from that date. Counsel requests, in effect, that the applicant be granted retirement points credit for service in the IRR until his retirement. However, the applicant's original request of 16 May 1990 is filed in his official records and it very clearly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016123
The applicant requests that he be furnished a new Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by furnishing him a DD Form 215 showing that he was awarded in addition to the awards now shown on his DD Form 214,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016127
The applicant's military records do not show that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to formally award him the Good Conduct Medal for the period 8 July 1969 to 27 April 1971, and correct his military records to show the award of the Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Good Conduct Medal for the period 8 July 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016139
The applicant requests, in effect, consideration for and promotion to lieutenant colonel (LTC). On 2 May 1973, the applicant was notified that based on his two time non-selection for promotion to LTC, he was required to be released from active duty (REFRAD) within 90 days of his non-selection notification under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-100 (Personnel Separations Officer Personnel). Paragraph 3-65 stated that Reserve commissioned officers serving on active duty as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016141
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be considered for promotion to chief warrant officer five (CW5)/pay grade W-5, by a promotion advisory board under the 2008 CW5 Department of the Army Reserve Components Selection Board (DA RCSB) promotion criteria. The Chief, Special Actions, DA Promotions, stated that the applicant's board file was missing two OERs with through dates of 9 January 2006 and 15 April 2006, which should have been seen by the original selection board. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016142
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 February 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016142 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant stated he submitted a DA Form 4187 requesting FLPP through his company-level UA before deploying to Iraq on 17 December 2004. A Soldier was eligible to receive FLPP if all of the following is met: (1) On active duty and entitled to basic pay; 2) Certified proficient within the past 12 months in a foreign language for which the Department of Defense has a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016143
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 April 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016143 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides promotion orders, National Guard Bureau orders, and a copy of her Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Proceedings (Docket Number AR20070011814) in support of her application. On 10 April 2008, the ABCMR granted relief of the applicants prior application by showing she was promoted as a Reserve Officer of the Army to the rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016144
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he completed 20 qualifying years of service for a non-Regular retirement and that she be entitled to receive a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) annuity. Instead of recommending that the 5 excess retirement points be redistributed to membership points in the retirement year beginning 6 November 2007 and ending 11 July 2008, the Chief, Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016146
Following consultation with legal counsel, she requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Contrary to the applicants contention that her discharge may have been a result of internal racially...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016147
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed 1 year, 9 months, and 26 days of creditable military service during this period of enlistment. The purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of their military service. At the time, a separate DD Form 214 was issued for each period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016150
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged in the grade of PVT/pay grade E-1 as the result of a court-martial conviction effective 4 April 2003 with a dishonorable characterization of service. Based on the available evidence and the applicant's multiple infractions of discipline, the applicant's service does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance for an upgrade of his discharge to either a general under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016153
The applicant requests, in effect, his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. 13 May 1969 to 16 August 1969 a period of 96 days; c. 8 October 1969 to 17 November 1969 a period of 41 days; d. 28 January 1975 to 10 February 1975 a period of 14 days; e. 5 March 1975 to 23 March 1975 a period of 19 days; and f. 21 April 1975 to 11 August 1975 a period of 113 days. In connection with such a discharge, the applicant was charged with the commission of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016155
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Separation from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of his second Meritorious Service Medal and his Ranger Tab. Records show that the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016157
The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). He states he had field training and hospital duty then he was transferred to Company D, 1st Medical Battalion in Vietnam in September 1966. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was assigned or attached to an infantry unit that was engaged in active ground combat or was personally present and under fire as required for award of the CMB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016159
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS and was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size while assigned in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016162
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's service medical records are believed to be on indefinite loan to the VA and as such are not available for review by the Board. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016164
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016164 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant request in effect, that his record and separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster (4th Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016165
The applicant requests correction of his mobilization orders and his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served on active duty from "4 November 2006 to 28 July 2007" instead of "4 November 2006 to 9 February 2007." The evidence of record shows that the applicant was ordered to active duty in support of OIF and entered active duty as ordered. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016166
The applicant requests that his 2002 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his year of service in Afghanistan, award of the Bronze Star Medal, and a listing of the military schools he completed. There is no record of this second deployment in item 18 on the applicants 2002 DD Form 214. However, given the information contained on his deployment orders and the dates DFAS show he was in the CZTE it would be appropriate and in the interest...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016168
The Agencys Legal Advisor notes that they were both rated under the USAPDAs pain policy, as there was no direct VA rating code for joint pain. The evidence of record shows that on 22 October 2007 an informal PEB found the applicants chronic pain, left knee and right shoulder, and bilateral plantar fasciitis as not meeting medical retention standards. Since there is no evidence of record to show that the applicant's medical conditions in question at the time were found medically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016171
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Silver Star. The extract of a journal provided by the applicant that lists his name as a recipient of the Silver Star was noted; however, it is insufficient by itself to show the applicant was awarded the Silver Star. Furthermore, there is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not submit any substantiating evidence that shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016174
The evidence of record clearly shows that she deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm from 16 January 1991 to 11 March 1991. The applicant was a member of the United States Army Reserve when she was ordered to active duty in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm and served in Southwest Asia from 16 January 1991 to 11 March 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016176
The applicant states, in effect, that her medical records should be corrected to show her ankle injury was the original reason for her being sent to obtain medical care, that she was placed under the care of a psychiatrist without her knowledge, and that she was placed on anti-depressants when she was told the medication was for her ankle pain. Chapter 7 (Physical Profiling) of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) provides that the basic purpose of the physical profile...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016179
The applicant requests the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal and any other awards and/or unit citations be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicants records show that he was twice wounded in action during his assignment to the 506th Infantry. As a result, the Board recommends all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him a second Purple Heart, for wounds received on 27 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016180
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Meritorious Service Medal as a retirement award. There is no available evidence that the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Meritorious Service Medal or any other medal as a retirement award. There is no available evidence that the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016182
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016182 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, evidence of record shows the same SSN was used at the time of the applicants enlistment and separation. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080016182 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080016182 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016183
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Additionally, a review of ADCARS and the Vietnam Casualty Listing does not support his contention that he was wounded as a result of hostile action, awarded the Purple Heart, and that it was erroneously omitted from his DD Form 214. _________XXX_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016184
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20080010497, on 11 September 2008. The documents submitted by the applicant consist of the following: a. a 2 August 1983 psychiatric hospital report states the applicant is a patient and that he had been previously hospitalized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016185
There are no general orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 23 May 1969 and adding the Purple Heart to his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016187
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016187 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. General orders awarded the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat on 21 June 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam which is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. General Orders awarded the applicants unit the Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016188
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides his DD Form 214, the first page of a Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Rating Decision, dated 8 September 2008, the first page of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II), two photographs he claims show him with his unit in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iraq, an undated third-party letter from a former Soldier, an undated and unsigned self-authored letter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016189
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Records show that the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge, effective 11 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016190
The applicant requests that the Purple Heart be added to the awards listed on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). United States Army, Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided, in pertinent part, for award of the Purple Heart. Unfortunately, in the absence of orders awarding the applicant the Purple Heart, there is insufficient evidence to include this award on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016192
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides in support of her applicant a photograph of Army vehicles, which is attached to an undated, self-authored statement; a copy of a payroll listing dated 1 December 1943 through 31 December 1943; a letter of commendation addressed to the FSM, dated 31 August 1945; page 2 of a letter that she contends was authored by the FSM; a picture that appears to be of the FSM; and a copy of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016195
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant states that he would like the Article 15 removed from his OMPF because it is over 20 years old and he received it during his first active duty tour. Given the above and the fact the Article 15 was properly filed on his OMPF, it would not be equitable to remove the Article 15 from his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016197
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080016197 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080016197 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016199
For operations in which personnel of only one military Service participate, the medal will be awarded only if there is no other suitable award available to that Service. For operations in which personnel of only one military Service participate, the medal will be awarded only if there is no other suitable award available to that Service. Although the applicant's DD Form 214 shows award of the NATO Medal, the evidence shows he was awarded the NATO Medal for service with NATO in operations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016201
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows she entered active duty on 28 March 1977 and served a total of 13 years, 5 months, and 2 days prior to being discharged with an honorable characterization of service on 29 August 1990 due to physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016205
The applicant's DD Form 214 with the period ending on 16 April 1969 shows he was awarded National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Vietnam Service Medal, two Overseas Service Bars, and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Rifle). There are no general orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart, but his name appears on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016207
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show an appropriate award for his combat service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). There are no orders in the applicants military personnel records that show he was awarded an individual military decoration during the period of service under review. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016210
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states, in pertinent part, that from the Enlisted Record Brief/Officer Record Brief, Item 11 will include the title of all MOS and Area of Concentration (AOC) served for at least one year and include for each MOS/AOC the number of years and months served. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the entry "5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016211
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, at the time of the applicants separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. XXX ______________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016213
The applicant requests that her dates of service be corrected on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 15 August 1991. The applicant's military personnel record does not show any further periods of active duty of 90 days or more. The applicant's records do not show any further periods of active duty for 90 days or more.